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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 794.88 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 794.88 and 205.44 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 794.88 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/794.88 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 794.88 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 163,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,300.15/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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